DCist is currently recruiting new contributors to join our fast-paced, exciting, fun-filled blogging lifestyle. Do you love to write almost as much as you love Washington, D.C.? Think your style would fit in with ours? We want to hear from you. These are the positions we’re currently looking to fill — and by positions, we of course don’t mean we can actually pay you cold hard cash, but rather the opportunity to join our community, get access to tons of freebies, and see your name in print html! If interested in one of these slots, please contact Senior Editor Hemal Jhaveri at hemal (at) dcist.com or Editor-in-Chief Sommer Mathis at sommer (at) dcist.com, or the relevant section editor listed below.

>> Visual Arts writer. You should be well-versed in contemporary art, familiar with D.C.’s thriving gallery scene and love spending your spare time exploring one of our city’s greatest assets — our museums. We’re looking for people who can handle both criticsm and profiles of local artists. Contact Heather Goss at heather (at) dcist.com.

>> General News bloggers. Obsessed with following local headlines? Wish you had a big platform to explain what you think is really going on in the Wilson Building? Dying to contribute to DCist but not sure what your niche is? This is the section for you. We’re looking for 2 to 3 jack-of-all trades bloggers who can help us keep track of the stories we sometimes miss.

>> Hip-hop and R&B writers. Know a lot about local music you see we’re not covering? Contact Amanda Mattos at amanda (at) dcist.com.

>> Dance Critic. There’s plenty of ballet, modern and other kinds of dance concerts that happen in D.C. every month — but we don’t have anyone to cover them! Want free tickets to dance concerts and a chance to tell everyone what you think about them? Give us a holler.